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Holiday Hours: Patriots Day
Monday, April 20, is Patriots Day, a state holiday marking the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord that began the American Revolution. The day is celebrated on the third Monday in April.
North Adams Glamping Project Teams With Luxury Resort for New Approvals
On Monday, developer Benjamin Crespi of 196 Marine LLC, was back before the Planning Board with a dramatically different proposal: 49 two-bedroom tourists cabins with a restaurant and recreational amenities.
DA's Office Clears Hinsdale Officer in Fatal Kauvil Shooting
The District Attorney's Office has determined that the police officer who fatally shot Biagio Kauvil during a mental health incident in January acted lawfully.
Pittsfield School Committee Votes to Close Morningside
Over the last month or so, the district has considered whether to retire the open concept, community school at the end of the school year.
Williams College Lone Suitor for Development of Water Street Lot
The college was the lone respondent to the town's request for proposals to purchase and develop 59 Water St.
Cheshire Debates Transfer Station Blue-Bag Abundance
The town is trying to remedy the transfer stations pay-as-you-throw model as the trash tonnage per permit is significantly higher than what it is supposed to be because of an abundance of blue bags last purchased in 2021.
Companion Corner: Bella at Second Chance Animal Shelter
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A North Adams Turnkey Home
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 74 Washington Ave.
North Adams Council OKs Funds for Ashland Street Project Easements
The City Council on Tuesday approved an appropriation of $256,635 from the Land Sales Account for easements and takings related to the Ashland Street project.
Clarksburg Students Create 'I Voted' Stickers to Promote Elections
Gomeau's idea was to involve the students at Clarksburg School through a contest to come up with the best "I voted" stickers.
MCLA, Drury Students Vouch for Early College Programs
Drury High School seniors shared their own experiences in the early college program.
Local Cheer Teams Celebrate Successful Season
The gymnasium of the Boys and Girls Club was full of laughter, music, dancing, and cheer as multiple generations celebrated the hard work of 413 Cheer and Taconic High School cheerleaders with a fundraiser and showcase.
Pittsfield Queries Residents for Upcoming Safety Action Plan
There have been almost 100 crashes in Pittsfield over the last five years that resulted in death or serious injury.
State Education Officials Visit Pittsfield on 413 Day
At the Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires child care center in Pittsfield, Secretary of Education Stephen Zrike heard from community-based preschool educators about workforce needs and the impact of the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative.
Youth For The Future: Adwita Arunkumar
Williams Elementary School fourth-grader Adwita Arunkumar has been selected as our April Youth for the Future for her mentoring of a younger child.
Berkshire Real Estate Shows Mixed First Quarter
The first quarter of 2026 reinforced something we say often when discussing housing trends, especially in Berkshire County: all real estate is local.
Wahconah High Club, Green Committee Host Earth Week Activities
Wahconah Regional High School students are cultivating an environmentally friendly atmosphere in its school, across the district, and now, thanks to a partnership with the Green Dalton Committee, into their communities.
Lanesborough Seeks Advice on Ambulance Service
The Select Board queried emergency medical service officials on Monday about the challenges for the town ambulance.
Weekend Outlook: Jazzy Days
Celebrate jazz this week in Pittsfield with events and concerts.
Williams Community Chest Looking Forward to Centennial
The 100th annual meeting will be held on March 10, 2027, the Community Chest's birthday (there will be cake, he promised) and a gala will be held at the Clark Art Institute on Sept. 25, 2027.
County Marks Child Abuse Prevention Month at Pittsfield City Hall
Sixty-five pairs of children's shoes were lined up on the City Hall steps to signify the number of confirmed child abuse and neglect cases in Berkshire County every month in 2025.
Mass MoCA Teen Invitational Draws Hundreds of Submissions
High school students from around the region are being featured this week at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.
Adams Youngster Wins Fencing Title in Vermont
Adams resident Gene Baker placed first at the Vermont Fencing Alliance's 31st annual Middlebury Classic over the weekend.
Dalton CRA May Day Races Return May 3
The 49th annual Community Recreation Association May Day Races will be held Sunday, May 3, at Nessacus Middle School, with major sponsorship by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
Letter: Fire District Elections
When only a handful of people vote, accountability becomes nearly impossible.
